Monday, May 31, 2010

Now I haven`t done this before. Please forgive me. I seriously thought about posting the new Tabi Bonney or Royce Da 5`9`` Mixtape, but I just don`t feel like it. You will find them at your other favorite rap-blog for shure.What really disturbs me today is that the Isreali Defence Forces killed god knows how many peace activists last night and nobody is saying shit. What the fuck?!What`s the difference between a Terrorist Organization and the fucking IDF,or better any fuckin army in the world!?God only knows what will happen next.For now I want to send my condolences to all the families who lost somebody in this conflict.Stop this madness.Go and make yourself heard.jimmy

"Seu Jorge & Almaz (Band)" going to release their new Album "SEU JORGE & ALMAZ - SEU JORGE & ALMAZ " via "Now Again Records".I favoured the parts of "Seu Jorge" in the Wes Anderson movie "The Life Aquatic",they flowed into the nice and strange atmosphere the movie has.Also we still miss the sun in germany and it is already june.So this Song is my cantrip for the weathergod.yaarrppp.

"Stalley"is an established Rapper in the NY Scene and he is on the run!The "Pressure" (produced by Michael Sterling Eaton) Song was an argument to keep an eye on him.Now he dropeed his Mixtape "The Autobiography" with some kool joints like "Worldwide feat. Mickey Factz" you see above.Not only the intelligent Rapparts and his smooth flow made me content,the intrumentals are dope too and full of nice jazzy samples.A good quality Mixtape you can grab for free!See you again!

Sunday, May 30, 2010

This year’s Red Bull Big Tune LA event went down at The El Rey Theatre and it was cracking. 12 producers came out to duke it out for a spot in the National Championship, which goes down in Chicago in November. DJ Premier and Nottz also came thru to rock the crowd with their extensive catalogs of classics.

Dibia$e and Captain hitting the Spot.Both are totally dope and rocking the crowd.That Beat Competitions are nice for the Producer scene to represent their Skillz in a 1 Man Show.Beat Bombs!I want more of that Events,hopefully in germany,because i missed the Beat Barbecue with Suff Daddy and friends.Looking Forward!

Saturday, May 29, 2010

Skipping through my Itunes I found this right here. I know often these songs are a couple of days old, but then most of you wouldn`t even know. Skooda Chose got my attention with the song from the video above which I have been playing a lot since it came out..and well no disrespecting nobody, but sometimes the image material you find of these rappers is very slim and nothing that would pretty up the blog at all, so I guess a video works just fine. Produced by Chuck Inglish featuring Chip Tha Ripper. Cheeahhjimmy

It`s been said that the guy who runs Tres Records (Taarach, Blu, New Jack Hustle...) is a also a dope producer by the name of Chikamaranga. Well I don`t know about you, but when I look at the cover it says a T. Johnson produced this track. Could it be that this is the same Johnson from JohnsonandJohnson (Blu and Mainframe) with his Alter Ego?Anyways cool song.jimmy

It seems like forever ago when Louie Gonz (formerly Spit Supreme) first met DJ Manipulator. Fact is, it was less than a year ago and already they have built a chemistry that will surely bring forth the kind of unique music that only a well blended MC/Producer duo can create. To give you a taste of what’s to come from the two, Kinda Dusty presents the digital 12-inch release for “Blow the Horns” b/w “Watch Your Back.” The release is a brief glimpse into what is currently in the works for the near future. We told you we we’re going to bring it in 2010, so stay tuned in. There’s much more to follow.

Our friends of KINDADUSTY dropped some new nice Songs from "Louie Gonz" produced by "DJ Manipulator"."Blow the Horns" is pumpin!!

O-Phrap and his people...man they don`t sleep. New Dibiase beat, 5Th-P, Mike Nova, a little Redman and there it goes...and there is more to come. O` flooded our inbox again...so come back during the next days, because we will get the other tracks out there too. Killa.jimmy

Friday, May 28, 2010

Trek Life wrote:I’m not going to stop promoting this emcee til you guys hop on the bandwagon lol!Ever since the homie J.Bizness introduced me to his music i’ve been a fan. I put Diamond District & DJ Quartermaine on to the 3P he did with J.Bizness & Rappersiknow and they bumped that shit NON-STOP while in LA.

I first recognized "Richard Wright" on the "FWMJ's Rappers I Know presents J. Bizness 3P Series (Vol.1)" series.That release was dope like the 2.nd one with "Skeem Price".And now it goes on with more high quality tracks.Grab that for free via Bandcamp!

Hello again,Wanted to pass along the 2nd episode in my mix series "Bad Things Come in 3's (not bad meaning bad, but bad meaning good)." To refresh your memory, each episode contains: 3 artists // 3 songs from each // (Each episode picks up where the last one left off.)

Episode 2 of "Dj Dopeshoes" from "Bad Things Come in 3's (not bad meaning bad, but bad meaning good)." and this Lady know what to play to.That special with "Sarah White,Black Moon and Marlena Shaw" is full of soul and presents an amazing track selection.Grab it for free!

Thursday, May 27, 2010

New Tune by Mr. Curtis Cross better known as Black Milk from Detroooit!.A little warm-up on his new Album "Album of the Year" dropping stores in july.Remembering "Caltroit"?.This young Producer and Mcee is very fresh and steady rockin since 10 years!!BLACK MILK!!

The "Native" Tongues" collective of late 80's to 90's celebrate their Re-Union with 4 of the Hip Hop Primary Rocks.Dres, Q-Tip, Dave and Mike Gee of De La Soul, A Tribe Called Quest, Jungle Brothers and Black Sheep bring that 90's attitudes (sampling culture // jazz influences // positive vibrations) back to 2010."Birds of a Feather" is like a fast trip through my early years with Rap Music.Thx. "Pitchfork" and "Potholesinmyblog" for that dope post!Banger!

I love it when a dope song comes with a dope cover.Everybody should know about D-Sisive and his last two albums, if you don`t know check his blog. Very cool guy. Same goes for King Reign. I loved "Soaring to Heaven" and the incredible Saukrates Remix which I have to post sooner than later, because it`s one of my favorite tracks right now.Great song, people.Found on potholes.jimmy

Copywrite who is always the perfectionist, took it upon himself to record new material to add to this 8th Anniversary Edition. Between releasing his latest EP (Ultrasound The Rebirth) in January and his new opus The Life and Times of Peter Nelson due in Fall 2010, Copywrite made the time to add 7-new songs. Bridging the gap between the younger battle hungry MC of the original T.H.E. High Exhaulted release and the now older, wiser, and more talented artist Copywrite has become today was important. With new producers such as Khrysis, Kount Fif, Jay Notes and Rob Stern helping to craft a different sound, Copywrite is once again free to show the world how truly impressive he can be.

Wednesday, May 26, 2010

"...nur nicht heut oder morgen...irgendwann man wird sehen...."(not today or tomorrow...sometimes... let`s see...).Madlib sampling some German Scheisse. Well this has to be perfect for our Blog. First song of the new Madvillain Album...shit I am so excited.jimmy

We`ve been peepin Whosane since his beautiful cameo with Mos Def and Ski Beatz. Now I see he is putting in work with Albe Back as 7ONE8. My first impression listening to the first few bars was something like G-Unit-Tony-Yayo??? ...then everything switches into headbobbin mode and I am down with this. Whosane is definitly somebody you shouldn`t sleep on. I found a little freestyle from his last travel to South Africa. Check out his work with his Pangaea crew. Don`t say we didn`t tell you.Big Up to Hussain.Salamjimmy

"Perry Porter" (Sleep Steady) produced a mini E.P. named "Tribute To Nujabes - NuJams",a tribute for one of his fav. Producers "Nujabes".This E.P. is luscious and esthetic.The Producer and Labelhead of "Hydeout Productions" died after an car accident in Feb. 2010."Nujabes" Partner "Shing02" said the following words:

"Through his soulful music, Nujabes has touched so many people around the world, even beyond his dreams. He was a mysterious character to most as he avoided the public limelight, rarely conducted interviews, so only a few got to know the man behind the signature production. Yet it continued to amaze me how young listeners of all backgrounds learned of his enigmatic name, and expressed support for his music."

Don`t know why this cover reminds me about this right here:Especially when Ty dropped this one not too long ago:Well maybe I am wrong and he didn`t think of Groover Washington Jr.`s cover at all. Anyways... the music sounds very refreshing and well... clever, which is something that we don`t come across very often in HipHop. Peep it. Homeboy Sandman`s album is out now.jimmy

A good friend of mine gave me the tip to check out "Maylee Todd" from "Toronto Kanada" and written to me that i*ll like it.And so it goes."Maylee Todd" got a new Fan.Especially the "Hooked" single with "Circle Research" made me high!This amazing young Lady,Singer combines Soul,Jazz,Pop and Bossa-Nova in a fantastic way and she described it "Bossa-meets-Funk-and-Indie".Im looking forward to June when her Album "Choose Your Own Adventure" hitting the stores.Bring the Spirit Back,Lady!

All tracks produced by J Listed except track 3 produced by Lucid and tracks 2, 5, 6 and 7 co-produced by Versis. This album was recorded and mixed by Listed @ Seven Day Studios.Concepts consists of tracks we’ve done as long as a year back. I was going to put some of these tracks on our upcoming LP “Dusk Till Dawn“ but last minute we came up with the idea for this EP Concepts and I thought I Am, Players, and Understand It would be a good fit for it. Versis held me down with basslines and input on production on the majority of this record. Album artwork by Black Marmalade. Seven Day “Concepts“ dropping May 25th.

Some days ago we received a mail from "Versis" to get a listen on "Gotta Love It" produced by "J Listed".I liked that Song of young newcomer "Versis" and i found a really dope collaboration song called "Yeah Yeah Yeah" produced by "Flako" @ "Myspace".Yesterday "J Listed" and "Jay Diction" released "Seven Day - Concepts E.P.",a felicitous E.P. with some good Beats and nice features with Hilsyde,Versis & Eva.Take a listen and support the L.A. Underground.Yo!

After some very dope previews in the last weeks,"Epsilon Project" dropped the new Album "Audacity" today.This Album features some of the freshest producers like Oh-No, Kev Brown or Dj Vadim.9 strong Tracks without any blackouts.My Fav is still the "Inspiration" song with Kev Brown.But that riddim influenced "Poor World" is also very fresh.Ok.ähem.Good Job Epsilon Fam!Listen // Download // Purchase via Epsilon Project Bandcamp.

Luigi-Bo 87 rounds up talents from across the globe to combine the hardest, neck noddin, tectonic shaking beats built by up and coming producers from the US, EU and UK. Whether your boom bap purists or electro 8-bit glitch hop "The New School" in production is defined through these 10 beat smiths:

I hope you guys enjoyed the blog post series! It was definitely fun for me to put together and I hope it brought some new producers to your attention. I've noticed a few people have asked Hypedog or myself where they can download some of these tracks from since the majority are exclusives. Well you guys are in luck because all ten beats, including one extra track from each producer will be released on "The New School Beat Tape 2010". So that's the ten you see above plus 10 more beats to get your head bangin. Stay tuned... - Luigi-Bo 87

BUG currently has his head down busy in the lab right now working on a debut EP, but he took some time out recently to create a fresh Mix for Soundcrate entitled: Soular Powered Mix 01. It contains around 30-minutes of solid, soulful tracks spanning beats, neo-soul, and house - a real smooth blend indeed. Look out for hot tracks from the likes of Eric Lau, Funkineven,Suff Daddy,Georgia Anne Muldrow and Onra!

This is a couple of days old and has been sitting on my Desk, now it`s time. I really like those Lee Bannon beats. Add some Curren$y and sprinkle a little Willie over this and there you have it...ein saftiger Banger!jimmy

The Roots are coming with a new Album called "How I Got Over" which will be out on the 22nd of June. Their Team Member Dice Raw drops a sick one over at dallaspenn. This sounds very much like the last Roots album which was as good as you expect. Also the first leak was dope as shit too. Whohaa.jimmy (Not Fallon)

New Nic. Don`t know who produced this Smokie Robinson. All I know is that this used to be Wayne`s Baby. When Solo and I get back from the Redman concert tonight we`re gonna have our last one to this one right here ...and then I will put on "Smoke Buddha" one last time.Peacejimmy

Thursday, May 20, 2010

Well I know we are mostly up in here to post free music, but then I feel like we are using pictures of artist shot by numerous "Shottas" and they don`t get the credit, because most of the time we don`t know who shot the photo. So maybe this is a little something to give back to the people who provide us with their "free" material everyday.Nice pics. saw this at 2dpz.jimmy

Wednesday, May 19, 2010

This is Guilty Simpson with Bumps, the drummers of the band Tortoise, with J.Rocc on the cut.Bumps, the self-titled beat album was released on Stones Throw a couple years back. John McEntire, John Herndon, and Dan Bitney of Bumps had Guilty Simpson over this track for a potential single.

Monday, May 17, 2010

Onry Ozzborn (of Grayskul & Oldominion) and >Zavala are Dark Time Sunshine, and have dropped a new album called “Vessel” via Fake Four Records.The Album includes features from Aesop Rock, P.O.S., Solillaquists of Sound, Qwel, and Ceschi Ramos.Check that video for a 3 track preview.This is Sick!

Saturday, May 15, 2010

An allegorical short film/music video for Shabazz Palaces shot in Watts, Los Angeles, directed by Kahlil Joseph, Photographed by Matt Lloyd. Featuring a cameo of Dante (Ernest Wadell) from "The Wire" in homage to Charles Burnett's 1977 classic film "Killer of Sheep".

Don`t know why people have to redo the songs of this classic album, but then again our beloved three kats from the DMV give a pretty good reason why you should at least try. Von Pea and Spec Boogie, who I think are just as good, do not convince me at all with their version of "Shimmy Shimmy Ya". Incase you really think that this could be of any interest to you, check it out here.Peace.jimmy

And the Links keep comin in. This is Mike Nova...another totally unfamiliar artist to me..and his Partners in Rhyme Belvi, Rich, Def Sound. Beat is a mixture between Diabase-Nintendo-Crazyness and some Clipse-BlingBling. Mono Poly definitly made me break my neck with this one. Cheers.jimmy

New shit from the West Coast. Didn`t know about C.Keys, but did hear some G Rocka tracks before...and I must say he is doing his thing and probably learning a lot around Muggs and his Soul Assassins. You can find the B-side of the single here...G Rocka on the Hook. The album "Sophisticated Hood" is set to release mid summer of 2010.O.P. you the man.jimmy

Friday, May 14, 2010

Photo: www.jakobhoff.comO-Phrap sends us this new one and I think we have to make one thing clear: we love O and his peeps. Keep em commin. My english isn`t at a level where I can understand everything these Rappers are saying, but for me it seemed like this a message to a younger fella, so I put up a picture of a young Bangladeshi kid who was a little to anxious while attending art class. Haha.jimmy

New Song from the "Reflection Eternal" "Revolutions Per Minute" Album, coming 18.05.2010.This will be one of the dopest Albums 2010.Im sure.For now,play "Ballad of The Black Gold", about the "Oil War" on this dope "Hi-Tek" Beat.

One Two!! One Two!!This SH*T is HOT!Mr. Dibiase in the Mix.I posted so many Tunes of Dibiase in the last time,so i dont wanna talk too much and let you alone with that illness.Im lost in the 8-Bit World of Mario and Sonic.Search the Blog for more informations.Nice Weekend.Ja'ob,gehen wir raus?oder hat dich der leckere Schwarze umgehauen?

Inspiration Prod. Kev Brown by Epsilon Project This is the second part of my "Rapping Daddy Series". Don`t know why but this one convinced me just that tiny bit more. It has got the children playing in the background aswell, but I don`t know, is it the beat or the raps?...I mean both beats are crazy...maybe it`s just because I have been peeping these dudes from Oxnard just a little longer. With that being said I thought Dex/RiffRaff McGriff was part of the crew aswell or is it that he just didn`t lay a verse on this one?What do you guys think? Who picked up the win? Also you can download the single...that`s a plus. Anyways two great songs for all you "grown" folks.peacejimmy

Now this starts of my "Rapping Daddy Series". I found two videos/songs in like two days which have the same message: I am a proud father, but that doesn`t keep me from doing my music with the homies. That`s it. Let`s see who has the better song/video...hehe.First one is by Ruslan and his homies Blame One, Braille and Exile.(saw this @ potholesinmyblog)jimmy

THE BACKGROUND:Kutmah was born in the UK to an Egyptian mother and Scottish father. He moved to the US with hismother when he was 12 years old. They immediately applied for US residency to keep them from being sent to Egypt.The US court ruled that as a British citizen he would be able to live in the UK and denied their application.

Kutmah and his Mom returned to court to plead their case 14 years ago when Kutmah was 20. They were againdenied a green card and were urged to sign a document stating they would voluntary leave the US.On Wednesday morning, May 5th armed agents entered Kutmah's house and detained him. He was brought to a facility in downtown LA where he was interrogated. On Thursday he was moved to New Mexico. We need to show how important Kutmah is to the LA and US community. Please write a letter and spread the word!

LETTER TEMPLATE:To Whom it May Concern:Justin McNulty is a highly talented artist, DJ and music producer who is a beloved member of the Los Angeles creative community.For well over a decade he has devoted his substantial skills to the betterment of our community through positive, artistic actions.Mr. McNulty has selflessly donated his time and exceptional talents to numerous charitable and non-profit causes. He has garnered worldwide acclaim through these efforts based in the United States.Mr. McNulty’s individual community arts service is a testament to modern philanthropy. In an age when institutional funding is slim he has taken personal action to better our country by inspiring its citizens through progressive cultural outreach.I fully support Justin McNulty’s right to stay in the United States and urge your positive and swift action in this matter. His deportation would be a devastating loss to Los Angeles and the American arts.